Mike Bedard
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Star Wars", Adult Swim
- Mike Bedard wrote the first season of the web series "Fujiyama Ichiban," a Power Rangers-esque kids' show about the power of friendship.
- He joined Static Media in 2020 and has contributed features, news articles, and interview pieces to SlashGear and Looper.
- Mike provides further analysis of film and television on TikTok under the handle @cinema_singularity.
Experience
Mike has worked as a professional writer since 2013, getting his start as a writer for the UCLA newspaper The Daily Bruin for its pop culture beat. He's written extensively for many different sites online, including Cracked, Ranker, and StudioBinder. But Mike doesn't just talk about movies; he also makes his own, having written several short films that have been produced by Dollars & Donuts Productions. He currently writes for the sketch comedy team Dinger, which performs every month at The Pack Theater in Los Angeles.
Education
Mike has a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in political science from UCLA.
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Stories By Mike Bedard
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Comedy is subjective, but sometimes comedians go too far with offensive jokes. Here are 10 times stand-up acts found themselves in hot water.
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2026 may be a ways off at the moment, but we know of 10 television shows with must-see potential once they debut (or debut new seasons) that year.
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With fractured minds and twisted plots, these are the very best psychological thrillers cinema has to offer.
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Within every great horror movie -- and even some not so great ones -- there may be a scene that's among the most terrifying in movie history.
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"Venom: The Last Dance" is the finale of the Venom trilogy, but does it still set up developments for future Marvel movies? We break it down.
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Like many comic book movies, "Venom: The Last Dance" has post credits scenes, but are they worth waiting around for? Here's our verdict.
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Given all we know about Eddie Brock and Venom, could the ending of "The Last Dance" mean that the Venom character is gone for good? Let's take a look.
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As with any Marvel-based movie, "Venom: The Last Dance" has a bunch of tiny details you might miss if you're not looking for them.
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The history of reality TV is filled with cringey moments that can give us second-hand embarrassment. Here are the most awkward of these scenes.
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Marvel's beloved anti-hero Venom has quite the arsenal of powers at its disposal, and some of them are pretty weird. Here's everything the symbiote can do.
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If superhero fatigue at the box office is real, you'd hardly know it from the full slate of comics-based sequels coming out in the next few years.
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"Joker: Folie A Deux" seems to aggressively shy away from its comic book roots, but that doesn't mean there aren't small nods and Easter eggs in the movie.
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We chat with Art the Clown actor David Howard Thornton about his role in the Terrifier franchise, making the third installment, and more.
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Actor John Amos, best known for his roles on the sitcom "Good Times" and in movies such as "Coming to America," has passed away at the age of 84.
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We talk with "Terrifier 3" director Damien Leone about the franchise's rise to prominence, what's next for Art the Clown, and more.
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Dame Maggie Smith, famous for her many contributions to the arts in addition to her decade-long performance as Minerva McGonagall has died.
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You don't have to be a big "Transformers" fan to enjoy "Transformers One," but there are plenty of Easter eggs and nods for longtime followers of the franchise.
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Now that "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" is out, we rewatched the original "Beetlejuice" and noticed a few interesting things about Tim Burton's classic movie.
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Right from the start, "Agatha All Along" is peppered with Easter eggs from throughout the Marvel Universe. Let's find out what they all mean.
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"Transformers One" breathes new life into this long-running franchise, and the animated film's ending leaves its universe wide open for more adventures.
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If you're a Peacock subscriber and you love action movies, you're in luck. Here are some lesser-known action gems that you can watch on the streamer right now.
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"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" has become a major box office success thanks to a mix of nostalgia, timing, and fondness for its iconic star and director.
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"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" answers most of its own questions by the time the movie ends, but still leaves room for a third visit to the afterlife.
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Isabela Merced's career so far has included Broadway, television, movies, and roles in both major superhero franchises. And she's just getting started.
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So far in 2024, we've seen no shortage of action movies spanning all different kinds of genres. Here are some of the finest of the year.
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From its Oscar-winning leads to its combination of the superhero and musical genres, "Joker: Folie à Deux" seems certain to knock audiences out.
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While "Alien" movies have struggled at the box office in the past, "Alien: Romulus" has put the franchise back on solid footing with audiences.